Bees. Spies. A morgue. National Geographic’s headquarters has a surprising history.
As National Geographic reimagines its iconic headquarters for the 21st century, here’s a look back at its history as a base for both Cold War spies and the Society’s own Explorers.
The secret to thriving in the winter? Embrace it, don’t fight it
Take cues from ancient wisdom and shift your mindset to transform your winter experience from daunting to delightful.
Lost Silk Road cities were just discovered with groundbreaking tech
Scientists were surprised to find a medieval metropolis atop mountains, providing new insights into life along the ancient trade route. “This changes everything we thought we knew.” ...
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A century of trauma at U.S. boarding schools for Native American children
As a writer and activist, she spent her life fighting for Native American rights. Photograph via Science History Images ... According to the National Native American Boarding School Healing ...
America’s most beloved bear is dead. Here’s why Grizzly 399 mattered.
The oldest known grizzly mother in history, the 28-year-old bear was often photographed with her cubs in Grand Teton National Park before she was killed by a car in October.
Why the ‘missing link’ fossil was almost missed
One of the 20th-century's biggest quests was to find the “missing link,” a being who connected humans to their pre-historic ancestors. It was also the height of scientific racism.
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National Geographic is opening a massive museum in Dupont Circle
The National Geographic Society just announced plans ... Visitors will find braille instructional text, tactile maps, and ...